Wendy Henderson,  —

Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage…

This video from the American Lung Association demonstrates how to perform the “pursed-lip” breathing technique and explains how it can help those who are living with a chronic lung disease. MORE: Eight possible warning signs that your lungs are failing The exercise helps people who are experiencing shortness…

There are many symptoms associated with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), but fatigue is often cited as one of the most difficult to deal with by those living with the disease. MORE: Nine steps for managing pulmonary fibrosis Fatigue in pulmonary fibrosis goes much further than simply being tired and often can’t…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a relatively rare and serious condition. Although men tend to be affected more than women, anyone can get the disease.  Some risk factors for IPF are smoking, working with environmental pollutants, acid reflux, and a family history of the disease. MORE: Simple facts about idiopathic pulmonary…

If you’ve been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, it’s likely that your healthcare team has mentioned pulmonary rehabilitation. But what is it and why do you need to do it? MORE: Eight tips for protecting your lungs from unhealthy air Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program that combines education, support, and exercise. The goal of…

There is much talk in medical circles about the use of medical marijuana (or cannabis) for a variety of chronic illnesses, but could it also benefit those living with chronic lung disease? MORE: Seven common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis Medical marijuana is currently legal in 23 states in the U.S., as…

There is no single test that will deliver a positive (or negative) pulmonary fibrosis (PF) diagnosis. Patients who present symptoms that doctors believe could be PF — shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and a persistent cough — will have to undergo a series of tests to establish what the problem is. MORE:…

A recent study found that around half of the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients surveyed had not been fully informed about their treatment by their healthcare team, yet 93 percent of respondents said they wanted to learn about treatments and therapies directly from their doctor rather than other sources. MORE: Only half…

If you have a friend or family member who has recently been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) or is living with the condition, you’re probably wondering what you can do to support them. As our columnist Charlene Marshall explains, there will be times when your loved one doesn’t need any help.

A diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis can be terrifying and confusing and can often take a long time to come to terms with. In this video from EmpowHER, pulmonary fibrosis patient Dyane talks about what she most fears about the disease and how PF has impacted her life. MORE: …